GOD OF PROTECTION
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Genesis 7:16
Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:1-7, Proverbs 18:10, Isaiah 54:17, Job 1:9-10, Zechariah 2:5
INTRODUCTION:
Every believer desires to be safe — from evil, danger, destruction, and the unpredictable storms of life. Safety is a basic need, but in a world full of wickedness, mere physical protection is never enough. We lock our homes, install security systems, and take health precautions — but still, evil slips through the cracks. The truth is, human effort has its limits, but divine protection is absolute.
In Genesis 6, Noah obeyed God to build an Ark. He followed divine instructions and used the specified materials. But despite this precision, something remarkable happened: Genesis 7:16 says, “Then the LORD shut him in.” This verse reveals a mystery — that true safety doesn’t just come from your obedience or preparation; it is sealed by the hand of God. The ark did not just survive because it was well built; it was preserved because God shut the door Himself.
That single action — “God shut him in” — was not just a physical sealing; it was a spiritual insulation from judgment, danger, and destruction. That same God who shut Noah into safety still seals His children today. When He shuts you in, He shuts out death, calamity, and disaster. In this second half of the year, we are not relying on human calculations or strength — we are crying out to the God of Protection to shut us in!
1. DIVINE SEALING IS GOD’S PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO YOUR SAFETY
a) God does not outsource your protection (Psalm 121:3-4)
The One who keeps Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. He watches over His people personally.
b) His seal is stronger than any human effort (Ecclesiastes 9:11)
Safety is not always to the strong or prepared — it's to the one divinely secured.
c) God’s protection is comprehensive and all-encompassing (Job 1:10)
Even Satan testified that God had built a hedge around Job and everything he owned.
d) When God shuts you in, nothing can come in unless He permits (Revelation 3:7)
He shuts and no one opens; He opens and no one shuts.
Biblical Example: Noah and his family were shut in by God and preserved while the whole world perished (Genesis 7:16).
2. GOD’S PROTECTION SHUTS OUT THE ENEMY’S FLOOD
a) There is a flood of evil in the world (Isaiah 59:19)
When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord lifts a standard.
b) God knows how to shield His people in the midst of judgment (2 Peter 2:9)
The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials.
c) His protection is not just physical, but spiritual and emotional (Psalm 91:5-6)
You shall not fear the terror by night nor the arrow that flies by day.
d) To be “shut in” means to be surrounded by His presence (Zechariah 2:5)
He is a wall of fire around us and the glory within us.
Biblical Example: The Israelites in Goshen were untouched by the plagues in Egypt (Exodus 8:22).
3. WHEN GOD SHUTS YOU IN, HE SHUTS OUT EVERY DESTRUCTIVE FORCE
a) God knows what to keep out and what to let in (Psalm 34:7)
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them.
b) Being shut in means you are covered even when you don’t know it (Psalm 121:7-8)
The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in.
c) God shuts you in so that His purpose for your life is not aborted (Isaiah 46:10)
He declares the end from the beginning and preserves your journey.
d) The world may be flooded, but God will cause you to float above it (Genesis 7:17-18)
While others drown, you will rise.
Biblical Example: Daniel in the lions’ den was “shut in” by divine protection, and the mouths of the lions were shut out (Daniel 6:22).
4. BEING SHUT IN REQUIRES OBEDIENCE TO DIVINE INSTRUCTIONS
a) Noah had to build the Ark first (Genesis 6:22)
Obedience is the foundation for divine sealing.
b) You can’t be shut in when you’re outside God’s will (Isaiah 1:19)
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land.
c) Divine sealing is a reward for walking with God (Genesis 6:9)
Noah was blameless and walked with God.
d) We must remain under God’s covering to enjoy His protection (Ruth 2:12)
The Lord will reward those who take refuge under His wings.
Biblical Example: Rahab was shut into safety because she aligned with God’s plan (Joshua 2:18-21).
5. DIVINE PROTECTION IS MULTI-GENERATIONAL AND TRANSFERABLE
a) When God shuts you in, your household is included (Genesis 7:1)
God said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and your entire household.”
b) God’s protection covers your children, even in your absence (Psalm 103:17)
His righteousness extends to children’s children.
c) We can pray a hedge over our family and generations (Lamentations 3:25)
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him.
d) Covenant protection extends to your spiritual and biological seed (Acts 2:39)
The promise is for you and your children.
Biblical Example: Lot was delivered because of Abraham’s covenant with God (Genesis 19:29).
CONCLUSION:
Beloved, the days we live in are full of spiritual and physical danger. But we are not afraid, because we serve the God of Protection. He doesn’t just give us instructions — He steps in and seals us Himself. He knows what dangers lie ahead, and He alone can preserve us from them.
As we walk through the second half of this year, our prayer is simple: Lord, shut us in. Shut us into Your Ark of mercy and grace. Shut us in and shut out every demonic flood, every accident, every trap of death. Shut us in, and let Your hedge be round about us, our children, and all that concerns us. In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen!
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, shut me and my household into Your Ark of divine protection.
2. Lord, build a hedge of fire around my life, my health, and my destiny.
3. Every demonic flood sent against me this second half of the year, be shut out by God.
4. Father, let no harm come near my dwelling — shut out accidents, sickness, and disaster.
5. Lord, as you sealed Noah in, seal me into safety, preservation, and covenant mercy.
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You are sealed into the Ark of divine protection; no evil shall come near you!
2. Every destructive force sent against you is shut out by the hand of the Almighty!
3. You and your household are hidden in the secret place of the Most High!
4. The Lord will shut you in and shut out every adversary seeking your destruction!
5. The covenant of divine protection will speak for you all through this second half of the year!
